genso
Innovative in Ebisu, Imamiya & Ashihara, Osaka, 7 min walk from Sakuragawa Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,680
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 36% above the ¥9,680 median of the 21 innovative restaurants in Osaka ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 36 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka can be. Good for Sundays (40 of the 86 innovative restaurants in Osaka say they open then) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥14,520 on both Ikyu and its website; ¥24,200 on both Ikyu and its website.
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Osaka City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Osaka | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libro Verde | — | ¥29,700 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 2 min, Kitashinchi | — |
| Nakamura | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Ōsaka Namba | Sun |
| genso | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Sakuragawa | Tue, Wed |
| Kushiage Nagura | — | ¥12,100 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kitashinchi | Sun |
| Leone Yoshikawa Kentaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Umeda | — |
| Wa France Kandagawa | — | ¥19,800 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Ōebashi | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Sommelier |
How to book genso
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5590-8964 (+81-50-5590-8964 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Osaka.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Menu
Lunch · 9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Foie gras
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (9)
- August and September Menu
- Tuna, Foie Gras, Black Apple
- Matsutake Mushroom, Shamo Chicken, Sudachi
- Eel, Pearl Corn, Margao
- Yuba, Caviar, Kousui Pear
- Seasonal Vegetables, Wada Burdock, Kōtake Mushroom
- Akajin Miabai, Seaweed, Sea Grapes
- Grapefruit, Yogurt, Mint
- Canelé
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
Cheapest
Tasting Menu (Dinner)Most booked
Dinner · 12 dishes · 3 hr at the table
- Foie gras
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
What is served (12)
- August and September Menu
- Tuna, Foie Gras, Black Apple
- Matsutake Mushroom, Shamo Chicken, Sudachi
- Horse Mackerel, Shirohō, Water Eggplant
- Eel, Pearl Corn, Margao
- Yuba, Caviar, Kōsui Pear
- Seasonal Vegetables, Wada Burdock, Kōtake Mushroom
- Akajini Mībai, Seaweed, Sea Grapes
- Summer Porcini, Truffle, Octopus
- Fig, Oat Milk, Meringue
- Grapefruit, Yogurt, Mint
- Guarana, Muscat, Green Raisins
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
¥8,800 more than the one above
Tasting Menu (Weekend and Holiday Lunch Only)Most booked
Lunch · 12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Foie gras
- Matsutake mushroom
- Eel
- Caviar
- Seasonal ingredients
- Truffle
What is served (12)
- August and September Menu
- Tuna Foie Gras Black Apple
- Matsutake Shamo Chicken Sudachi
- Horse Mackerel Shirohō Water Eggplant
- Eel Pearl Corn Margao
- Yuba Caviar Kousui Pear
- Seasonal Vegetables Wada Burdock Kōtake
- Akajin Miabai Seaweed Sea Grapes
- Summer Porcini Truffle Octopus
- Fig Oat Milk Meringue
- Grapefruit Yogurt Mint
- Guaraná Muscat Green Raisins
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart casual is recommended. Please refrain from excessively casual attire such as shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available |
| Opened | November 2023 |
Getting there
7 min walk (570 m) from Sakuragawa Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Ashiharabashi: 8 min · Ashiharachō: 8 min
- Leave Sakuragawa Station by Exit 7 and walk south for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 420 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
genso is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
大阪府大阪市浪速区稲荷2-7-18
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-7-18 Inari Naniwa-ku Osaka, Osaka 556-0023 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 8 minutes walk from Sakuragawa Station on the Hanshin and Osaka Metro lines. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Genso is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. genso in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does genso cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is genso closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to genso?
Sakuragawa Station, about 7 minutes on foot (570 m). Ashiharachō Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does genso have a dress code?
Smart casual is recommended. Please refrain from excessively casual attire such as shorts and sandals.
Is genso in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Genso is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.